252 Series Mini-Joysticks

CTS Electrocomponents' compact controller with 1 million cycle life and optional momentary switch

CTS’s 252 series two-axis Ministick™ controllers with optional momentary switches feature compact size with long 1 million cycle life. Most commonly used in gaming applications for joystick and thumb-stick control, the high reliability and accuracy of CTS's Ministick™ makes it the choice of many gaming platform designers who demand excellence in gaming controllers.

This product is being used for numerous applications beyond gaming. These applications include remote controls, cursor controls, and industrial and medical menu driven devices. The 252 series joystick comes with an optional momentary switch that allows it to be an excellent navigational device for scrolling down to a menu item and then selecting it using the switch. Datasheet